Belize News Updates & Headlines
Get daily Belize news from the San Pedro Sun and other trusted Belize news sources. Discover the latest headlines, local updates, and important stories from across the country. Belize is a former British colony, and English is the official language.
-
Prime Minister Says Leaked WhatsApp Allegations Led to Dead End
Love FM Belize • January 22, 2026Prime Minister John Briceño has addressed the matter surrounding a WhatsApp message mistakenly posted to the status of Cabinet Secretary Stuart Leslie, instead of being...
-
Rural Transformation CEO Declines Comment, Cautions Media on Unverified Claims
Love FM Belize • January 22, 2026Following the Prime Minister’s comments, Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Rural Transformation, Valentino Shal, was questioned by the media about whether he was...
-
Requena Dismisses Allegations Linked to Leaked WhatsApp Message as Baseless
Love FM Belize • January 22, 2026Minister of Rural Transformation Oscar Requena was also asked whether he was the minister alluded to in the leaked WhatsApp message. In his initial response,...
-
Government Launches National Rural Development Strategy to Boost Communities
Love FM Belize • January 22, 2026The government is looking to improve the quality of life and opportunities for those living in rural areas across the country. Today, they officially launched...
-
Rural Transformation Ministry to Reorganize to Roll Out New Development Strategy
Love FM Belize • January 22, 2026Also speaking on the strategy was CEO Valentino Shal. He explained that the four axis of the strategy plan came with much research on several...
-
National Assembly Building nearing completion; space is “modernized,” says Speaker
Breaking Belize News • January 22, 2026By Aaron Humes, Belmopan: The National Assembly Building on Independence Hill is almost ready for its close-up. It will play host to a Joint Sitting...
-
Robbery reported at gas station through Lindo’s Alley
Breaking Belize News • January 22, 2026By Aaron Humes: A gas station in Lindo’s Alley, Belize City was robbed. Police have offered no further details at this time but their investigations...
-
Freddy Vasquez returned to police custody
Breaking Belize News • January 22, 2026By Aaron Humes: Police have announced the recapture of Freddy Vasquez, who escaped lawful custody on Tuesday in Ladyville. Vasquez was wanted concerning burglary reports...
-
Three‑year stadium ban for Kenroy Linarez after assault on referee during PLB Semifinal
Breaking Belize News • January 22, 2026Port Layola’s Kenroy “Kenny” Linarez handed three-year ban from stadiums where FFB and PLB sanctioned matches are being played. Photo shows Linarez (blue uniform) in...
-
Latrell Middleton, Krisean Lopez handed two-match suspensions after fiery PLB Final in Benque
Breaking Belize News • January 22, 2026Verdes’ Krisean Lopez(left) and Progresso’s Latrell Middleton, Krisean Lopez suspended two games for unsportsmanlike behaviour during the PLB Final in Benque Viejo del Carmen on...